MONSTA X
STARSHIP Entertainment
About MONSTA X
“Hoo! MONSTA X!
Hello, we are MONSTA X!”
Hello, we are MONSTA X!”
MONSTA X is a K-pop boy band made up of six members – SHOWNU, MINHYUK, KIHYUN, HYUNGWON, JOOHONEY and I.M. The band debuted on May 14, 2015 under STARSHIP Entertainment.
MONSTA X Profile
| Group | 몬스타엑스 | MONSTA X |
|---|---|
| Fandom | 몬베베 | MONBEBE |
| Debut | May 14, 2015 +3961 Days Since Debut |
| Debut Album | TRESPASS |
| Latest Release | REASON |
| Leader | SHOWNU |
| Sub-Unit | SHOWNU X HYUNGWON |
| Years Active | 2015 – present |
| Label | STARSHIP Entertainment |
| Distributor | Kakao Entertainment |
| Official Page |  @official_monsta_x @MONSTAX @OfficialMonstaX |
MONSTA X Members
MONSTA X
Age (from oldest to youngest)
| # | Member | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHOWNU | 33 |
| 2 | MINHYUK | 32 |
| 3 | KIHYUN | 32 |
| 4 | HYUNGWON | 32 |
| 5 | JOOHONEY | 31 |
| 6 | I.M | 30 |
Height (from tallest to shortest)
| # | Member | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HYUNGWON | 183.4cm |
| 2 | SHOWNU | 180.6cm |
| 3 | JOOHONEY | 179.2cm |
| 4 | MINHYUK | 178.9cm |
| 5 | I.M | 175cm |
| 6 | KIHYUN | 174.8cm |
Citizenship
| # | Member | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHOWNU | Republic of Korea |
| 2 | MINHYUK | Republic of Korea |
| 3 | KIHYUN | Republic of Korea |
| 4 | HYUNGWON | Republic of Korea |
| 5 | JOOHONEY | Republic of Korea |
| 6 | I.M | Republic of Korea |
Blood Type
| # | Member | Blood Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINHYUK | A |
| 2 | KIHYUN | B |
| 3 | SHOWNU | O |
| 4 | HYUNGWON | O |
| 5 | JOOHONEY | O |
| 6 | I.M | O (Rh+) |
Zodiac Sign
| # | Member | Zodiac Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HYUNGWON | Capricorn |
| 2 | I.M | Aquarius |
| 3 | SHOWNU | Gemini |
| 4 | JOOHONEY | Libra |
| 5 | MINHYUK | Scorpio |
| 6 | KIHYUN | Scorpio |
Mandatory Military Service
| # | Member | Military Service |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHOWNU | Social Service Agent July 22, 2021 – April 21, 2023 |
| 2 | MINHYUK | Republic of Korea Army April 4, 2023 – October 3, 2024 |
| 3 | JOOHONEY | Republic of Korea Army July 24, 2023 – January 23, 2025 |
| 4 | KIHYUN | Republic of Korea Army August 22, 2023 – February 21, 2025 |
| 5 | HYUNGWON | Republic of Korea Army November 14, 2023 – May 13, 2025 |
| 6 | I.M |
MONSTA X Members Profile & Facts
SHOWNU
STARSHIP Entertainment
| Name | 셔누 | SHOWNU |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 손현우 | Sohn Hyunwoo |
| Clan | Gyeongju Sohn Clan |
| Date of Birth | June 18, 1992 |
| Hometown | Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 180.6cm | 5′-11″ |
| Blood Type | O |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Family | Mother, Father |
| Education | Youngdong High School |
| Position | Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist |
SHOWNU Facts
| SHOWNU is a former JYP Entertainment trainee. |
| RAIN inspired him to be a singer. |
| He respects his father the most. |
MINHYUK
STARSHIP Entertainment
| Name | 민혁 | MINHYUK |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 이민혁 | 李玟赫 | Lee Minhyuk |
| Clan | Gyeongju Lee Clan |
| Date of Birth | November 3, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Hometown | Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 178.9cm | 5′-10″ |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Family | Mother, Father, Younger Brother |
| Education | Duksoo High School |
| Position | Sub Vocalist |
MINHYUK Facts
| MINHYUK was born in Uijeongbu but was raised in Seoul. |
| He is not a religious person. |
| YEHA was one of his stage name candidates. |
KIHYUN
STARSHIP Entertainment
| Name | 기현 | KIHYUN |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 유기현 | 柳基現 | Yoo Kihyun |
| Date of Birth | November 22, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea |
| Hometown | Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 174.8cm | 5′-09″ |
| Blood Type | B |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Family | Mother, Father, Older Brother |
| Education | Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Position | Main Vocalist |
KIHYUN Facts
| He was born in Cheongju but was raised in Goyang. |
| He is a Christian. |
HYUNGWON
STARSHIP Entertainment
| Name | 형원 | HYUNGWON |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 채형원 | 蔡亨願 | Chae Hyungwon |
| Date of Birth | January 15, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Gwangju, South Korea |
| Hometown | Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 183.4cm | 6′-00″ |
| Blood Type | O |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Family | Mother, Father, Younger Brother |
| Education | Songwon University |
| Position | Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist |
HYUNGWON Facts
| He was born and raised in Gwangju. |
| His childhood dream was to be a lawyer. |
| He had SMILE LASIK eye surgery in 2020. |
JOOHONEY
STARSHIP Entertainment
| Name | 주헌 | JOOHONEY |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 이주헌 | 李周憲 | Lee Jooheon |
| Date of Birth | October 6, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Hometown | Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 179.2cm | 5′-10″ |
| Blood Type | O |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Family | Mother, Father, Younger Brother |
| Education | Hyundai Senior High School |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Position | Main Rapper |
JOOHONEY Facts
| JOOHONEY was born on October 6, 1994, at The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul ST. Mary’s Hospital. |
| He legally changed his name twice. |
| Training Period: 7 years |
I.M
STARSHIP Entertainment
| Name | 아이엠 | I.M |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 임창균 | 任創均 | Im Changkyun |
| Date of Birth | January 26, 1996 |
| Place of Birth | Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Hometown | Gwangju, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 175cm | 5′-09″ |
| Blood Type | O (Rh+) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Family | Mother, Father, Older Brother |
| Education | Kyung Hee Cyber University |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Position | Lead Rapper |
I.M Facts
| He was born in Suwon but was raised in Gwangju. |
| He dropped out of high school and got his GED. |
| His English name is Daniel. |
| I.M respects his father the most. |
MONSTA X Discography
| Year | Type | Album Title | Title Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12th EP | REASON | Beautiful Liar |
| 2022 | 11th EP | SHAPE of LOVE | LOVE |
| 2021 | 10th EP | NO LIMIT | Rush Hour |
| 9th EP | One Of A Kind | GAMBLER | |
| 2020 | 3rd Album | FATAL LOVE | Love Killa |
| 8th EP | FANTASIA X | FANTASIA | |
| 2019 | 7th EP | FOLLOW: FIND YOU | FOLLOW |
| 2nd Album Take.2 | WE ARE HERE | Alligator | |
| 2018 | 2nd Album Take.1 | ARE YOU THERE? | Shoot Out |
| 6th EP | THE CONNECT : DEJAVU | JEALOUSY | |
| 2017 | Digital Single | Lonely Christmas | Lonely Christmas |
| 5th EP | THE CODE | DRAMARAMA | |
| Digital Single | NEWTON | NEWTON | |
| 1st Album Repackage | SHINE FOREVER | SHINE FOREVER | |
| 1st Album | THE CLAN PART.2.5 BEAUTIFUL | Beautiful | |
| 2016 | 4th EP | THE CLAN PART.2 GUILTY | Fighter |
| 3rd EP | THE CLAN PART.1 LOST | ALL IN | |
| 2015 | 2nd EP Repackage | HERO | HERO (Broadcasting Ver.) |
| 2nd EP | RUSH | RUSH | |
| 1st EP | TRESPASS | Trespass |
Music Show Wins
Former MONSTA X Member
| Name | Born | Position | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| WONHO | March 1, 1993 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | May 14, 2015 – October 31, 2019 |
